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Whitewater rafting in Voss – Norway’s action sports capital

Whitewater rafting in Voss can be part of an insanely action-packed day that also involves mountain biking, a fjord safari and the Flamsbana railway. The test before whitewater rafting begins I hit the water and immediately go into shock. Even with a thick wetsuit on,…

Natural pool near the Cueva del Tigre, Guatemala.

Inside Guatemala’s surprisingly scary Cueva del Tigre

A community tourism project in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, gives visitors more than they’d bargained for. To skip the article and discover a wide range of tours and experiences around Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan, head this way. Community tourism sounds so fluffy and harmless. We’d go on…

Churchill War Rooms, London: Ticket prices, availability and tours

Tickets for the Churchill War Rooms in London cost £33, but you might get more out of booking a more expansive Churchill and World War II walking tour. What are the Churchill War Rooms? The Churchill War Rooms in London is an underground museum that…

Webb Military Museum, Savannah: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Webb Military Museum in Savannah, Georgia, offers a deeply personal and compelling experience of U.S. military history through artifacts and stories collected over decades. Use this guide to plan your visit, with booking suggestions, and verified details on opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and…

The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

The best time to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk

Get to the Grand Canyon Skywalk at opening time, and you can beat the crowds on the tour buses from Las Vegas. So set your alarm early. Optimising your Grand Canyon Skywalk visit Early morning visits help avoid crowds and intense heat. Spring and autumn…

The easiest way to see the Hagar Qim temples, Malta

The easiest way to see the Hagar Qim temples in Malta is on a guided tour, although you can also take the number 74 bus from Valletta. For more things to do in Malta, step this way. Why visit Hagar Qim? The Hagar Qim complex…

Kingman to Las Vegas drive: Distance, driving time & best stops

By car, the distance from Kingman to Las Vegas is 107 miles, with a 1h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive are Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Clark County Museum. Kingman to Las Vegas on Route…

How to write a good quiz question

I have always enjoyed a good pub quiz, but it’s only recently that I’ve started writing quizzes myself. I’ve been compiling the Traveller quiz (subscribers only) for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age for just under a year, and set up Geograquiz, my own…

Which is the best Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show for children?

The best Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas for children are Mystere, O and Ka. Which to pick will depend on personal tastes. Why book a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas? The Cirque du Soleil shows are one of the major selling…

Cabins at Grand Canyon West | Accommodation review

The Cabins at Grand Canyon West offer character and superb sunset views from the balconies – but a day tour from Las Vegas will work out cheaper. To skip the Cabins at Grand Canyon West review, and book a stay, use the button below. CHECK…